One NBA season can change how a player is remembered forever. Mike Bibby explains how winning a championship with the Sacramento Kings in 2002 could have changed the way people view his entire career — and that sets the tone for the Straight Game 2026-27 NBA Season Preview. Who has the most to lose this season? Mike Bibby, Eddie House and Ty Ellis break down the biggest questions heading into the year: whether Philly has to win the East, how its stars will share the ball, Giannis and Miami, the defending champion Knicks, what OKC is missing, the next step for Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry and loyalty, Ja Morant’s next chapter, Ben Simmons rebuilding his confidence and much more. Plus: CP3 vs. Russell Westbrook all-time, NBA expansion in Las Vegas and one question every player eventually faces — would you trade a championship ring for a bigger contract? Winning changes everything.
One NBA season can change how a player is remembered forever.
Mike Bibby explains how winning a championship with the Sacramento Kings in 2002 could have changed the way people view his entire career — and that sets the tone for the Straight Game 2026-27 NBA Season Preview.
Who has the most to lose this season?
Mike Bibby, Eddie House and Ty Ellis break down the biggest questions heading into the year: whether Philly has to win the East, how its stars will share the ball, Giannis and Miami, the defending champion Knicks, what OKC is missing, the next step for Victor Wembanyama, Steph Curry and loyalty, Ja Morant’s next chapter, Ben Simmons rebuilding his confidence and much more.
Plus: CP3 vs. Russell Westbrook all-time, NBA expansion in Las Vegas and one question every player eventually faces — would you trade a championship ring for a bigger contract?
Winning changes everything.